fair on the square marks 50 years of fun

This year, Delhi’s annual Fair on the Square is celebrating its 50th anniversary. FOTS began in 1973, in response to community needs after a major flood. What started as a fundraiser soon evolved into a keystone community event in Delaware County.

Held in Courthouse Square each Friday in July, the Fair on the Square features a wide variety of children’s activities, live music and local food and drink provided by popular restaurants, wineries and breweries. The first event, July 7, kicks off with a parade and fireworks.

Jeremy Fitch, co-chair of the FOTS committee, called the series “the heart of Delhi in the month of July.”

A common meeting point for families, friends and even class reunions, Fair on the Square offers more than a night of family-friendly entertainment.

Committee member June Barriger reflected on what makes the Fair on the Square special: “It’s the feeling of community. People who haven’t seen each other for years, they come back, and (you see it in) the way they look at each other as they hug.”

For more information, visit the Delhi FOTS Facebook page. +